39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
39 and Heman's associate Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,
39 and his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, namely, Asaph the son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,
39 Heman's associate Asaph stood at his right hand. Asaph was the son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,
39 And his brother Asaph, who stood at his right hand, was Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
39 Heman's first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon. Asaph's genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:39
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Genealogies.
We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.